public health
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Climate
Bulawayo Reports Water Discoloration Following Recent Rains at Umzingwane Dam
The City of Bulawayo has issued a statement on water discoloration affecting certain parts of the city, citing high turbidity…
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Health
Dog vaccination drive underway in Bulawayo
The City of Bulawayo has rolled out a mobile dog vaccination and dipping programme across several suburbs as part of…
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Women, children, and gender
Bulawayo’s Mafakela Taskforce Sets Standard for Grassroots Environmental Action
The Mafakela Health and Environment Taskforce (MHETF) in Bulawayo’s Luveve and Gwabalanda communities was formed in 2022 after a cholera…
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Health
Zimbabwe fast tracks approval of long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir
Zimbabwe has fast-tracked the approval of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, completing its review in just 23 days.…
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Health
Bulawayo issues alert over suspected HFMD cases
The City of Bulawayo has warned residents following reports of suspected Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases, urging hygiene and…
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Climate
Rocket stoves offer healthier, more sustainable cooking in Hwange
Villagers in Hwange are turning to rocket stoves — low-cost, clean-burning stoves made from local materials, to reduce firewood use,…
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Governance
Government Gazettes National Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Agency Bill
The Government has gazetted the National Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Agency Bill [H.B. 12, 2025], a key…
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Health
Zimbabwe Selected for Global Roll Out of Ground Breaking HIV prevention Drug
The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe has announced that the country is among ten worldwide chosen to introduce lenacapavir, a new…
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Climate
“We Have No Water To Drink. Our Rivers are Dry”: Zimbabwe’s Daily Struggle for Clean Water
Zimbabwe is grappling with a severe water crisis, leaving approximately 2.6 million people vulnerable to water insecurity, according to the…
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Social Justice
Night Vending ban triggers backlash
Zimbabwe has banned night vending in all cities, citing public health and security concerns. Vendors and lawyers warn the move…
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